White fillings or inlays?

[lizzy]

Which requires less drilling. And when they fall out which requires less drilling to replace? Like if its a white filling and it falls out does that require more drilling than an inlay to refill?

 

[Dental cure and care]

when comparing white fillings and inlays regarding drilling requirements

1. White fillings generally require less initial drilling than inlays, as they are applied directly and bond well with existing tooth structure.
2. If either restoration fails and needs replacement, inlays tend to require less additional drilling compared to white fillings, primarily due to their precise fit and design.
3. White fillings require less drilling than inlays
4. Inlays typically require less drilling than white fillings when replacing them after falling out.

 

[lizzy]

when comparing white fillings and inlays regarding drilling requirements

1. White fillings generally require less initial drilling than inlays, as they are applied directly and bond well with existing tooth structure.
2. If either restoration fails and needs replacement, inlays tend to require less additional drilling compared to white fillings, primarily due to their precise fit and design.
3. White fillings require less drilling than inlays
4. Inlays typically require less drilling than white fillings when replacing them after falling out.

But if the dentist uses a microblaster after the filling falls out. Does that mean there would be less drilling?